2008 SsangYong Chairman W vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (216 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | 2006 BMW 530 | |
| Make | SsangYong | BMW |
| Model | Chairman W | 530 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1495 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
